Skills and Progression Engagement Officer

Skills and Progression Engagement Officer ROLE DESCRIPTION Connect People. Create Opportunities. Change Futures. Are you a confident communicator with a passion for helping people take their next step?Do you enjoy building relationships, promoting opportunities and driving real results? Kidderminster College is looking for a Skills and Progression Engagement Officer to join our ambitious team-someone who can engage learners, connect with employers and champions progression into work, apprenticeships and further learning. This is a dynamic, outward-facing role at the heart of our employability and adult skills provision. You'll play a key part in attracting learners, building partnerships and ensuring high-quality programme delivery, working closely with local employers, partners and internal teams to create opportunities that reflect the needs of our community. This is more than coordination-it's about engagement, influence and impact. What You'll Do: Drive learner recruitment and
engagementPromote programmes, generate interest and support enrolment activity across the local area Build strong employer and partner relationshipsAct as a key contact for employers, training providers and local stakeholders to create meaningful progression routes Coordinate high-quality programmesEnsure smooth delivery, excellent learner experience and strong outcomes Deliver employability supportHelp learners develop confidence and readiness through CV workshops, interview preparation and job-search skills Track success and progressionMonitor outcomes and support learners into employment, further study or apprenticeships Maintain quality and complianceEnsure accurate data, funding compliance and a strong audit trail We're seeking someone who brings energy, focus and a strong sense of purpose: Externally focused and proactive - confident engaging with employers, partners and the community Target- and outcome-driven - motivated to meet recruitment, progression and performance goals
Highly organised - able to coordinate multiple activities and priorities effectively A strong communicator - able to inspire and support learners from a wide range of backgrounds Customer-focused - passionate about delivering an excellent learner journey You may have experience in supporting employment preparation, supporting or developing skills or a customer facing environment - or simply an ambition to work in a role that supports young people and adults gain confidence, skills and progress into their positive next steps. Why Join Kidderminster College? Be part of a forward-thinking college with strong local roots and employer links Join a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration and innovation Play a visible, impactful role in your community Help shape provision that responds directly to local skills and workforce needs Develop your career in a fast-moving, outcome-focused environment At Kidderminster College, we believe in the power of education to